Testimonial for Caroline Moran, MPH, PCD (NAPS, DONA)
My husband and I hired Caroline Moran to be our post-partum doula following the birth of our daughter. There were a number of complications with her birth and given Covid-19, we were without any kind of support from either of our families.
Hiring Caroline to be our post-partum doula was the best decision I've made thus far as a parent. I'm sure every family uses their doulas differently but we were keen to have someone "show us the ropes" and be there to make sure we didn't mess up too badly every time we did something new. It helped quell any kind of new parent anxiety we might have otherwise experienced. Given her years of experience and background, we trusted her immediately and were grateful for her help and guidance. With everything she taught us, we feel much more confident than I would have expected caring for our daughter without our families here to help us.
More importantly though, I can't quite put into words how impactful she was to my recovery. After a very long labor (30+ hours) I was brought in for an emergency c-section given both the baby and I were in distress. Unfortunately the baby was wedged too far down in the birth canal and had to be pushed back up. In doing so, the incision made to my uterus extended on both sides and I lost a great deal of blood (1,000ml). I came home quite the mess, both physically and emotionally.
Caroline stepped in and made sure that our home was set up as best as possible to accomodate my limited mobility. She helped educate both my husband and I about how we were to move forward. Beyond that, she provided a safe space for both of us to talk about what I'd been through and how that impacted us both. Caroline made me feel safe, heard and taken care of. She truly acted as my advocate.
I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for our little family.
-Vanessa Murray
July 17, 2020
Caroline Moran, MPH, PCD (NAPS, DONA)
Belly to Babies
Postpartum Rate: $65
